Month: May 2013

Top Ten Tuesday – Favorite Covers

Top Ten Tuesday – Favorite Covers

One of the blogs that I follow had a fun meme today that really caught my attention.  It’s called Top Ten Tuesday and each week we list a new book-related top ten list.  This week’s list is Top Ten Favorite Book Covers (of books that you’ve read). Okay, so we all know we’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but I totally do.  I mean, I LOVE a gorgeous (or just really striking) book […]

Posted May 21, 2013 in Top Ten Tuesday / 16 Comments
Review: The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey

Review: The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey

Title: The 5th Wave Author: Rick Yancey Publisher:  Putnam Juvenile Release Date: May 7, 2013 Pages: 480, Hardcover Goodreads Rating: 4.15 stars My Rating: 5/5 stars Summary from Goodreads: The Passage meets Ender’s Game in an epic new series from award-winning author Rick Yancey. After the 1st wave, only darkness remains. After the 2nd, only the lucky escape. And after the 3rd, only the unlucky survive. After the 4th wave, only one rule applies: trust no one. Now, it’s the dawn of […]

Posted May 19, 2013 in Reviews / 7 Comments
More New Books on My TBR List!

More New Books on My TBR List!

Yep, my To-Read list just keeps growing and growing.  I have found so many awesome new books on other blogs – I think I’ll have to start reading 24/7 so that I don’t miss out on any!Here are some of my recently added books that I’m most looking forward to (click on the images to see them on GoodReads) –                 I know there are a few books here that are out of my typical genre, […]

Posted May 18, 2013 in Uncategorized / 2 Comments
Feature & Follow – Summer Reads

Feature & Follow – Summer Reads

Gain new followers and make new friends with the Book Blogger Feature & Follow! This is a blog hop that allows bloggers to gain new followers and find some awesome new blogs to follow themselves! The Feature & Follow is hosted by TWO hosts, Parajunkee of Parajunkee’s View and Alison of Alison Can Read. Each host has a blog that they feature each week! So, if you’re a blogger, come join in on the fun! Here’s today’s question […]

Posted May 17, 2013 in Feature and Follow / 56 Comments
Debut Authors Challenge Update – My first ARC and a win!!

Debut Authors Challenge Update – My first ARC and a win!!

I’m the winner!  Yep, my very first time participating in the Debut Authors Challenge and I already won a prize pack!  I’m so excited!  I actually don’t even know what it is yet (I’ll let you know when it gets here), but winning a prize just makes the whole challenge seem that much more exciting! And, as if that weren’t enough, I’ve also been chosen to participate in the Debut Author ARC Tour for Ink by […]

Posted May 15, 2013 in Challenges / 1 Comment
Teaser Tuesday – May 14th, 2013

Teaser Tuesday – May 14th, 2013

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following: ~Grab your current read ~Open to a random page ~Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on the page ~BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! ( make sure that what you share doesn’t give away to much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!) ~Share the title & author too, so that […]

Posted May 14, 2013 in Teaser Tuesday / 1 Comment
Review: Blood of Dragons (The Rain Wild Chronicles #4) by Robin Hobb

Review: Blood of Dragons (The Rain Wild Chronicles #4) by Robin Hobb

Title: Blood of Dragons Author: Robin Hobb Publisher:  Harper Voyager Release Date: April 8, 2013 Pages: 448, Hardcover Goodreads Rating: 4.12 stars My Rating: 4.5/5 stars Summary from Goodreads: The dragons’ survival hangs in the balance in the thrilling final volume in the acclaimed River Wilds chronicles fantasy series The dragons and their dedicated band of keepers have at last found the lost city of Kelsingra. The magical creatures have learned to use their wings and are growing into their regal inheritance. Their […]

Posted May 12, 2013 in Reviews / 2 Comments
Feature & Follow

Feature & Follow

Gain new followers and make new friends with the Book Blogger Feature & Follow! This is a blog hop that allows bloggers to gain new followers and find some awesome new blogs to follow themselves! The Feature & Follow is hosted by TWO hosts, Parajunkee of Parajunkee’s View and Alison of Alison Can Read. Each host has a blog that they feature each week! So, if you’re a blogger, come join in on the fun! […]

Posted May 10, 2013 in Feature and Follow / 37 Comments
Waiting On Wednesday

Waiting On Wednesday

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights the upcoming releases that we’re most looking forward to.  Here are my picks! Gameboard of the Gods Richelle MeadRelease date: June 4th 2013In a futuristic world nearly destroyed by religious extremists, Justin March lives in exile after failing in his job as an investigator of religious groups and supernatural claims. But Justin is given a second chance when Mae Koskinen comes to bring […]

Posted May 9, 2013 in Waiting on Wednesday / 0 Comments